Reflecting on Reflecting

However long this learning journey is, it has been made easier by the reflection that I do. Early on in my career, I tried to hide the disappointing, the embarrassing, the “not good”. It was uncomfortable to think about, and, in my mind, the traits of an unsuccessful teacher. I knew that I was new, but it felt as if I needed to have the confidence and security, and that negative reactions to lessons or other aspects of teaching were signs that I was failing.

11 years later, and I am still uncomfortable with thinking about my lessons. I am however, comfortable with being uncomfortable. Innovation requires trying, and with that trying comes failure. Take this tweet (found from George Couros‘ blog):